Delta Research Centre is an autonomous government research institute under the University of Dhaka system that researches the Bengal delta in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1][2][3] Bangladesh is made of the largest delta in the world.[4]

Delta Research Centre
FormationJune 1991
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
WebsiteDelta Research Centre

History

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Delta Research Centre was established in June 1991. It is governed by a Board of Governors which is headed by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka.[1] The centre researched Open-pit mining in Phulbari coal mine.[5] The centre has faced difficulties into conducting research due to lack of necessary equipments and funds.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Hossain, Md Sazzad. "Delta Study Centre". Banglapedia. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Oxford of the West & Oxford of the East". Star Campus. The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 21 October 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  3. ^ Challenges of Sustainable Land Management in Bangladesh. Department of Soil, Water, and Environment, University of Dhaka. 2002. p. 75. ISBN 9789843201966.
  4. ^ "Floating Schools: A beautiful innovation". The Daily Star. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Phulbari coal field can earn huge foreign exchange". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  6. ^ "DU Delta Research Centre activities confined in routine work". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 January 2018.